10 Gems from IdeaCast’s First 1,000 Episodes

This week marks a huge milestone for the HBR IdeaCast: our 1000th
episode! Since the podcast launched in 2006, so much has happened.
What hasn’t changed is our commitment to sharing in-depth
conversations with expert thinkers on key business, management, and
leadership issues. To celebrate, hosts Alison Beard and Curt
Nickisch have scoured the archive for ten episodes with top-notch
insights to give your career a rocket boost. The curated selection
features a diverse group of academics—from business strategy icon
Michael Porter to burnout researcher Christina Maslach—and
practitioners, such as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and
Oscar-winning director Ron Howard. Their powerful ideas and
timeless advice cover a range of communication, leadership, and
problem-solving skills that are essential for success—whether
you’re in your first job, managing a team, or leading an
organization. Listen to the episodes: #677: Why People — and
Companies — Need Purpose (2019) #114: Speaking Well in Tough
Moments (2008) #371: Lead Authentically, Without Oversharing (2013)
#924: How One F-35 Fighter Pilot Makes Decisions Under Pressure
(2023) #949: Making Peace with Your Midlife, Mid-career Self (2024)
#889: Ron Howard on Collaborative Leadership and Career Longevity
(2022) #596: Microsoft’s CEO on Rediscovering the Company’s Soul
(2017) #595: Transcending Either-Or Decision Making (2017) #771:
Why Burnout Happens — and How Bosses Can Help (2020) #229: How to
Fix Capitalism (2011) The IdeaCast team would like to thank all the
guests who've contributed their voices and expertise as well as all
the people who've made the show possible behind the scenes.